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Classic Remise Düsseldorf
A magnificent classic car centre in a restored locomotive roundhouse filled with rare vehicles, workshops, and automotive lifestyle shops.
20 km · about 25 min drive
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Fischeln
North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany · Europe
About Fischeln
Fischeln is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Krefeld, 48km from Cologne Cathedral (Kölner Dom).
Fischeln is in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, with about 26,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Krefeld, about 4 km away.
Fischeln is the most southerly district of Krefeld, Germany. Its population is 26,030 (2019) and its area is 18.99 km2 (7.33 sq mi). Older than Krefeld, Fischeln was first mentioned as "Viscolo" around 900AD. Fischeln became a district of Krefeld in 1929.
Objects of interest in Fischeln include the church tower ofRead more
the Saint Clemens church which was erected in 1170AD.
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What is there to see near Fischeln?
Within an hour or so of Fischeln: Classic Remise Düsseldorf (20 km), Zollverein Coal Mine (38 km), Wuppertal Schwebebahn (39 km), Toverland (43 km).
Are there any good drives near Fischeln?
The nearest famous roads are Baraque de Fraiture and Mosel Valley Wine Route.
Where is Fischeln?
Fischeln is in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, about 4 km from Krefeld.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 26,030
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Germany
- Region
- North Rhine-Westphalia
- Timezone
- Europe/Berlin
- Coordinates
- 51.3035, 6.5884
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in Germany
ADAC roadside assistance: +49 89 22 22 22. No general speed limit on some autobahn sections but advisory 130 km/h.
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Worth the detour from Fischeln
7 notable places within an hour's drive.
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Zollverein Coal Mine
A Bauhaus-styled colliery and UNESCO icon of the Ruhr, now a striking park of red walkways, museums and a winter ice rink.
38 km · about 45 min drive
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Wuppertal Schwebebahn
The world's oldest electric suspension railway glides above the Wupper River, a 1901 engineering marvel still in daily use.
39 km · about 45 min drive
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Toverland
Dutch indoor-outdoor theme park in Limburg offering a mix of thrill rides and family attractions in themed areas.
43 km · about 50 min drive
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Cologne Cathedral (Kölner Dom)
This twin-spired Gothic giant towers over the Rhine, its 533 steps rewarding climbers with a sweeping city panorama.
48 km · about 55 min drive
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Thorn
The 'white village' of Limburg: an entire former abbey-principality of whitewashed brick lanes and cobbles beside the Maas, painted white in the Napoleonic era to dodge a window tax and kept that way ever since.
54 km · about 65 min drive
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Phantasialand
Award-winning German theme park near Cologne known for incredibly detailed theming and innovative ride experiences.
60 km · about 70 min drive
Driving roads near Fischeln
2 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 150km.
- 73 kmVaalserberg DrielandenpuntThe Netherlands' highest mainland point at 322.4 metres, where the Dutch, Belgian and German borders meet near Vaals.
Driving in Germany
- Drives on
- the right
- Petrol
- ~€1.78/litre
- Motorway tolls
- None
When to drive here
April to October
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